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Movie News: The CW’s THE FLASH Adds Tom Cavanagh

The Hollywood Reporter has word that The CW’s ARROW spin-off, THE FLASH, has added Tom Cavanagh to its ranks. Cavanagh will play S.T.A.R. Labs CEO Harrison Wells, who was referenced in ARROW’s mid-season finale. The character is a creation for TV, with him having no ties to the DC comic book world. Heading up S.T.A.R. Labs, Cavanagh’s Wells is said to be the mind and money behind the particle accelerator that turns Barry Allen into the Flash. Despite initially being lynched by Central City for the explosion at S.T.A.R. Labs, Wells will seek redemption in assisting the Scarlet Speedster. As for Cavanagh, he is best known for his roles in ED and the recent YOGI BEAR movie.

Berlanti is developing the show with another ARROW alumni, Andrew Kreisberg, and the pair will work with DC’s Geoff Johns, who has written the pilot episode. David Nutter, who also helmed the ARROW pilot, is directing.